The Chinese Golf Association launched a junior golf program in 2007, aiming to popularize the sport at more than 300 primary and secondary schools around the country. But only about 30 schools in cities where golf is popular, such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Haikou, followed through by introducing actual golf practice on courses.

The situation varies sharply with the US, where countless public courses at universities, communities or national parks play a major role in engaging students.

Gary Gilchrist, head coach of the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, who guided China's first major championship winner, Feng Shanshan, said there isn't much golf training for young children at schools, but anyone interested could find nearby ranges.

"Over the years, in the US, golf has become more and more affordable. What used to cost $130 for a round now costs only $35. Once the infrastructure is built, golf became affordable," said Gilchrist, who also helped Yani Tseng from Taipei become the world's No 1 female golfer.

According to the National Golf Foundation, there were 15,753 golf courses operating in the US last year, despite the fact that the number is down 299 from 2005. China has more than 400 courses, including those under construction, a CGA industry report said last year.

Questions:

1. What can golf teach young children?

2. Who tried to promote early golf education in China?

3. How many golf courses are in China and the US?

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